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Bonding – a plastic material that will change the tooth’s shape or improve its appearance, or to help attach another material to the tooth

Cavity Repair – composite restorations using a tooth-colored filling material. Composites offer a stable and attractive alternative to amalgam fillings.

Crowns – new technology and materials offer more pleasing porcelain crowns that are durable and look like natural teeth.

Implants – are used in combination with bridges, dentures, and crowns to replace any number of missing teeth.

Periodontal Disease or Gum Disease – is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that clings to teeth and gums. The bacteria in plaque create toxins that injure the gums and underlying bone. Periodontal disease is a major cause of tooth loss.

Root Canals – when the nerve of the tooth has become infected or damaged due to decay or injury a root canal many need to be performed.

Veneers – a thin, custom-made shell crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. Veneers can correct any gaps, badly shaped or crooked teeth or badly stained teeth.

Whitening – chair-side whitening as well as custom-made bleaching trays to take home and whiten are available in our office.

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